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    Filling with antifreeze

    What is the best way to fill t What is the best way to fill the Engine (5.0 V8 Thunderbolt) and ourdrive with Antifreeze whilst the boat remains in the water? Thanks in advance.
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    Are there major differences or known problems

    I have a shortlist of 3 Sealin I have a shortlist of 3 Sealine S38's that I am going to inspect (with a view to buy one) in the next couple of weeks. Suprisingly each one is running different Volvo Diesel engines and I'm wondering if there are any major differences (apart from the Horsepower)...
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    REV COUNTER OVERSTATING BY 12001400 REVS

    "I went to the marina this mor "I went to the marina this morning to start the boat and much to my suprise the rev counter (which has never missed a beat previously) was reading 2000 RPM when the engine was actually on tic over at approx 600/700 Revs. It then continued to overstate the RPM...
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    Water in fuel

    "I made the mistake of not fil "I made the mistake of not filling the fuel tank on my 260 searay when I winterised the 5.0ltr Thunderbolt. Now the boat is back in the water I'm finding impossible to keep it running unless it's being reved quite hard i.e. 2500+ rpm. My guess is that I have...
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    Worrying rumble from my Bravo Two Leg

    "Last week l re-launched my 19 "Last week l re-launched my 1999 260 Sundancer after her winter layup. Whilst she it was out the water I had the bellows inspected and was told they would be good for another couple of seasons. I took the boat out at the weekend and quickly realised that when the...
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    What should be done during a service

    This is my first year of boat This is my first year of boat ownership (sportscruiser)and she has just been lifted out for the winter. I have someone coming to winterise and service the Mercruiser 5.0 Thunderbolt and outdrive but have no idea what the guy should actually be doing. Is there any...
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    Advantages of Diesel vs Petrol

    In the UK marine diesel is cur In the UK marine diesel is currently 45p per litre compared to petrol at approx £1.25/1.30 per litre. From November next year the UK Gov't removes the tax break on red diesel which will see its price triple to the same level as petrol. Turning the clock forward 13...
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    50 220hp Reduced Revs and Top Speed

    "I would be grateful for any s "I would be grateful for any suggestions. I purchased my first boat at the beginning of the year...1999 Searay 260 Sundancer with a 5.0 Mercruiser 220hp. Becaused of the appauling weather in the UK the boat has only been used 4 times since purchased. Recently I...
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